Walking around the doors a few days ago, I got into a conversation about credit card fraud with Mrs.Roberta Reid, who who works in fraud prevention for WEX, and her husband John. Eventually, I recounted an experience I'd had while traveling to some midwest baseball parks this summer when my Visa card got locked because I was out of my normal geography. Suddenly the conversation abruptly shifted - "so - do you like baseball?". Huh? Well, yes!

Turns out that their son, Ryan Reid, who graduated from Deering around the same time as Orioles phenom Ryan Flaherty, is a pro ball player who has played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and a bunch of minor league teams. This was by far the most interesting credit card fraud discussion outcome ever.

I'm grateful for everyone I've met at the doors. But this was a visit that I won't forget. I left with several Ryan Reid baseball cards in my possession, and a new ball player to keep track of. THANK YOU, Mr and Mrs, Reid!

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